Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Dr. A and Matt Stroup highlight some of the most intriguing fantasy basketball waiver wire options to consider, starting with the injury to Mitchell Robinson and what it means for the Knicks rotation, most notably Nerlens Noel. We also discuss the long-term upside of Cam Reddish, the sustained production of TJ McConnell and Ivica Zubac, and some players who are thriving due to the absence of teammates (Denzel Valentine, Kenrich Williams and Grayson Allen, to name a few).

Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus and Steve Alexander to highlight some recent trends around the NBA, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis going in opposite directions at the free throw line. We also consider some dominant recent performances from Al Horford and John Collins, how high we rank rookie Tyrese Haliburton, and whether Robert Covington is finally out of his season-long slump.Read Steve's sendoff to Rotoworld / super hero origin story: https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/article/midweek-5/goodbye-rotoworld-hello-nbc-sports-edge

Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Steve Alexander and Jared Johnson (four writers for five minutes each) to break down some recent fantasy trends. We highlight some eye-catching numbers for LaMelo Ball in Charlotte, and consider the outlook moving forward for rookies James Wiseman and Immanuel Quickley. Plus, a sudden spike in defensive numbers from Zion Williamson, the case for patience with Michael Porter Jr., and why some fantasy players (including Richaun Holmes and Nicolas Batum) might be presenting a mirage in the rankings.

Steve Alexander joins Matt Stroup to discuss some of the most intriguing waiver wire pickups in fantasy basketball heading into Week 8 of the NBA season. We consider a surging Josh Jackson in Detroit after a big game against the Lakers on Saturday night, plus the emergence of rookie point guard Theo Maledon in Oklahoma City, and an impressive run from No. 4 overall pick Patrick Williams for the Bulls. We also discuss the still-widely-available TJ McConnell, who has been putting up huge numbers in assists lately, and a couple options worth keeping on your radar in Houston.

Matt Stroup and Ryan Knaus highlight some recent notable fantasy trends, including some monster performances from Al Horford, the rise of Fred VanVleet as an elite fantasy option, a surprising surge in dimes from Norm Powell and a slow stretch that may open up an opportunity to trade for Michael Porter Jr. We also look at one potential positive sign from Robert Covington, and highlight the merits of some fantasy hoops specialists, including Nerlens Noel, Robert Williams and TJ McConnell.

In the debut of our new Wednesday 4x5 episode, Matt Stroup is joined by four different Rotoworld writers for five minutes each. Steve Alexander discusses recent waiver wire pickups including Mo Wagner and Gorgui Dieng, and Raphielle Johnson looks at an impressive surge from No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards in Minnesota. Meanwhile, Jared Johnson discusses the factors that have helped Darius Garland make a big leap in 2021, and Ryan Knaus responds to a recent surge from Lonzo Ball.

It is time once again to look at some of the most serviceable and intriguing waiver wire pickups, as Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander consider the upside of Darius Bazley and Theo Maledon in Oklahoma City, the rise of Gary Trent Jr. (finally) in the absence of CJ McCollum, and a strong run from Thaddeus Young with Wendell Carter Jr. sidelined for the Bulls. We also look at the potential fallout of an injury to Marcus Smart over the weekend, an underrated point guard option in Indiana and the continued upside of Jarred Vanderbilt.

Matt Stroup and Ryan Knaus break down the numbers for Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Kevin Durant in the games that they've played together for the Nets, and find that the whole equation seems to be sustainable (assuming that Irving stays on the court). Plus, we track the progress for rising young Hawks De'Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish, consider whether Delon Wright's recent run is something to get excited about and check in on Kelly Oubre, who's playing better after a rough start.

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss some of the most notable waiver wire options for Week 6 of the NBA season, including Cam Johnson, Doug McDermott, Wayne Ellington, Taurean Prince and Derrick Jones Jr. We also consider the recent explosion from DeMarcus Cousins, who went off over the weekend in the absence of Christian Wood, and what it means for Boogie's fantasy outlook moving forward. Plus, a Trey Burke sighting in Dallas, and the landscape for Naz Reid and Jarred Vanderbilt with Karl-Anthony Towns still sidelined.

Matt Stroup and Ryan Knaus look at the absurd recent production of Clint Capela and wonder whether we're witnessing the high-water mark of his season. Plus, we break down a rare combo of 3s and blocks from Andrew Wiggins, and wonder whether that makes him a better fantasy option than Zion Williamson. Also on this episode: slow starts from Lonzo Ball and Pascal Siakam, some encouraging signs for Deandre Ayton and a notable stretch from Spurs rookie Devin Vassell.

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander consider some of the most notable waiver pickups in fantasy basketball right now, including rookies Patrick Williams, Cole Anthony, Isaac Okoro, Immanuel Quickley and Xavier Tillman. Plus, a look at the landscape in Indiana with Caris LeVert out indefinitely (and what that potentially means for Aaron and Justin Holiday), as well as an injury over the weekend to CJ McCollum and what it could mean for Gary Trent Jr.

Matt Stroup and Ryan Knaus react to this week's huge trade news that has James Harden headed to Brooklyn, Victor Oladipo to Houston, Caris LeVert to Indiana and Jarrett Allen to Cleveland. We break down the fantasy implications for all four teams, including what to expect from Harden and Kevin Durant as they're back on the same team again. Plus, the rise of Chris Boucher as a bona fide fantasy force, and some early disappointment (in fantasy, not real life) from LeBron James.

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander highlight some of the most serviceable and intriguing fantasy basketball waiver wire additions, discussing the fallout from injuries to Russell Westbrook, Thomas Bryant and Bogdan Bogdanovic — and what it means for Deni Avdija, Cam Reddish and Kevin Huerter. Plus, what to expect from Hamidou Diallo, Gary Harris, Tyrese Maxey and Justin Holiday after all of them have posted strong stat lines recently.

Matt Stroup and Ryan Knaus react to the maestro of load management, Kawhi Leonard, playing in his first back-to-back since 2017(!), and some bad news for the Magic with Markelle Fultz tearing his ACL — and what it means for rookie Cole Anthony. We also break down fast starts from CJ McCollum, Malcolm Brogdon, Seth Curry and Julius Randle, and consider whether there's any cause for concern over the early-season struggles (relatively speaking) of Devin Booker, Luka Doncic and Trae Young.

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander highlight some of the most serviceable and intriguing waiver wire additions, with veterans Eric Gordon, Bobby Portis, George Hill and Justin Holiday all making varying degrees of box score noise. We also look a couple of struggling players in Portland — Jusuf Nurkic and Robert Covington — and consider whether there's hope for both to turn it around in the near future. Plus, the Hassan Whiteside dilemma, the rise of Bismack Biyombo and some recent momentum for Desmond Bane.

Matt Stroup and Ryan Knaus highlight some takeaways from the first week and a half of the NBA season, with Luka Doncic, Robert Covington and Jusuf Nurkic all off to slow starts. We also highlight some ridiculous production from Nikola Jokic, a statistical bonanza from Jerami Grant in Detroit, and impressive work from rookies James Wiseman and LaMelo Ball, who had his breakout game on Wednesday. Plus: a season-long bet on the scoring output of Luguentz Dort, which Matt will probably lose.

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander highlight some of the top players to consider on the fantasy basketball waiver wire, including Timberwolves center Naz Reid with the news that Karl-Anthony Towns is already dealing with an injury, and Tyus Jones after the Monday night ankle injury to Ja Morant. We also look at Delon Wright and Mason Plumlee in Detroit, discuss the outlook for rookies Tyrese Haliburton, Patrick Williams and Deni Avdija, and have a somewhat heated debate about whether we can or cannot trust Nicolas Batum. Also, for your consideration: Luguentz Dort.

A few days into the NBA season, Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander sit down to discuss some very early fantasy takeaways. We consider how much (or how little) we should be panicking about the James Harden turmoil in Houston, plus a promising debut from James Wiseman, a dominant start for Trae Young and explosive 40-point openers from Ja Morant and Terry Rozier. Also on this episode: Hassan Whiteside's shaky role in Sacramento, promising signs from Kevin Durant and the early returns from rookies LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards and Deni Avdija.

A couple weeks after Steve Alexander talked in his sleep about doing a two-man draft, we've decided to actually do one — while awake — right here on the podcast. We draft 100+ players in the span of about 40 minutes, with analysis and a recurring airhorn throughout. Find out where we drafted players ranging from Kyrie Irving to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Zion Williamson and Christian Wood as we gear up for opening week of the 2020-21 NBA season.

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander wade into some preseason game action and box scores to try to find trends that can help us during a busy weekend of fantasy drafts. We discuss what to expect from John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins in Houston, Coby White in Chicago and Andre Drummond in Detroit. Plus, some preseason struggles for Michael Porter Jr., and the outlook for rookies including Patrick Williams, Devin Vassell and Deni Avdija. We also break down a phenomenal preseason for Talen Horton-Tucker, and renew the Luka Doncic free throw bet for the upcoming season.